Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1887-05-19
GARFIELD In BRONZE.
Sculptor Wards Statue Of the
Dead Statesman and Sol
dier Unveiled.
Many Distinguished People Present
The Presidents Eloquent
Tribute.
Reunion OF the Army or the Cumber-
land-The Next Meeting TO BE
Held at Chicago.
Washington speclaI.l

Washington special
The Army of the Cumberland could not
have had a moro perfect day for their dedi-
cation exercises. Promptly at 11:30 o'clock
General Baird, Chief Marshal of the
parade, gave the signal for marching, and
the procession started. A platoon Of
mounted police led the way, followed by
General Baird and his aids, who preceded
a carriage in which was seated Generals
Sherman, Sheridan, and Rosecrans, three
of The four living commanders OF the Army
of the Cumberland.
On grand stand near the statue seats
had been arranged for 800 persons. Just
before l o'clock the invited guests be-
gan TO arrive. James and Harry Garfield
were escorted to seats by Gen. Mussey,
while Col. Wilson performed similar Office
for the aged w. w. Corcoran. Secretary
Bayard and Attorney General Garland
were among the early arrivals. The mem
bers of the Supreme Court of the United
States came in body. The District Judi
ciary, members o. the Court of Claims, and
District Commissioners we're also present.
At / o'clock Gems. Sherman, Sheridan,
and Rosecrans and Gov. Curtin arrived in
a carriage, just after the head of the pro-
cession made its appearance. They were
soon followed by President Cleveland, es-
corted by Gen. Anderson, and Secretary
and Mrs. Fairchild, Secretary and Mrs.
Lamar, Postmaster General Villas, ana Col.
Lamont. Ex- Secretary Window and ex-
Attorney General MacYeagh of President
Gar6eld's Cabinet were among the guests
present.
At 1:1O o'clock Marshal Wilson, taking
his place on the stand, said:
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN-Th Society of the
Army OF the Cumberland. with these dis
tinguished guests, are assembled here to-day
for the purpose Of unveiling the statue Of that
eminent statesman and soldier, James A. Gar
field. The exercises will be opened with prayer
by the Rev. DIR. Giesy.
There was a short lull in the proceedings
while battery of artillery fred q national
salute. Gen. Sheridan then introduced
the orator of the day, Gen. j. Warren
Keifer, who, on the part of the Monument
Committee, delivered an address transfer
ring the statue 10 Gen. Sheridan.
At its conclusion Gen. Sheridan, in be-
half of the society, transferred the statue
TO the President in the following words:
MR. PREs1DENT-This statue which has been
unveiled in your presence to-day was erected
by the comrades of Gen Garfield belonging to
the Army OF the Cumberland. They recognized
his merit as a soldier and they wished to pay
some testimony to that merit and to his worth
IA man. / have the honor. sir. on behalf OF
the Society OF the Army OF tho Cumberland. to
ask you as the representative Of the American
people to accept the statue from their hands as
it was given tonne. Applause.l
The President, who arose as Gen. Sheri-
dan began speaking, then began his adj
dress, accepting the statue as O gift to the
nation.
FELLow-c1rIzENs-I performance of the
duty assigned to me on this occasion, I hereby
accept, on behalf OF the people of the United
States. this complete and beautiful statue.
Amid the interchange of fraternal greetings
between the survivors of tho Army of the Cum
berland and their former foes upon the battle
field, and while the Union General and the peo-
ple's President await burial, the common grief
citizens found expression In the determination
to erect this tribute to American greatness: and
thus to-day, in its symmetry and beauty, it
presents sign Of animosities forgotten, an en-
biem OF a brotherhood redeemed, and a token
of nation restored. Monuments and statues
multiply throughout the land. fttingly illustra-
tive OF tho love and affection OF our grateful
people, and commemorating brave and patriotic
sacrifices in war, fame in peaceful pun suits, or
But from this day forth there shall stand at
our seat OF government this statue OF o distin.
guished citizen, who In his life and services
combined oil these things and more which ohaI.
lenge admiration in American character-loting
tenderness In every domestic relation. bravery
on the field Of battle fame and distinction In
our nhllb OF l0RlblhJlOQ, ana tQ6 nlRn0bb nOnOr
and dignity in the chief magistracy Of the
nation.
This stately efigy shall not fail to teach
every beholder that the source OF American
pendent alone for its growth and development
upon favorable surroundings. The genius Of
our national life beckons TO usefulness and
honor those in every sphere and offers the high
est preferment to manly hopes and sturdy,
honest effort, chastened and consecrated by
patriotic hopes and aspirations. AS long as
AZ AT II ha " aYf1ha
that 10 every American citizen the way is open
to fame and station. until he
Moving up from high to higher,
Becomes ON fortunes crowhing slope
The pillar Of n peoples hope,
The center OF q world @ desire."
Nor can we forget that IL also teaches our
people sad and distressing lesson, and the
thoughtful citizen who views it's fair proper
which brought grief and mourning to every
household In the land. But, while American
citizenship stands aghast and affrighted that
murder and assassination should lurk in the
midst Of a free people and strike down the head
OF their Government, a fearless search and the
discovery Of the origin and hiding-plaee OF
these hateful and unnatural things should be
followed by q solemn resolve 10 purge forever
from our political methods and from the opera
tion of our Government the peryersions and
and bloody thoughts.
II from this hour our admiration Of the brav-
cry aud nobility OF American manhood and our
American citizenship be renewed; II our ap-
probation Of the blessing OF q restored Union
and love for our Government be strengthened,
and IL our watohfulness against the dangers OF
q mad chase after partisan spoils be quickenedi
the dedication OF this statue to the people OF
the United States will not be in vain.
The President was frequently inter-
rupted by outburst of applause. When he
had concluded the band played "Hail,
Columbia" and the Rev. f. ID. Power, who
was the pastor Of General Garfeld's church
in this city, pronounced the benediction.
The troops were then dismissed and tbe
ceremonies came to an end.
At the buinesss meeting this mornisg vf
the society Colonel Henry Stone, Of Bos-
ton, was selected as the orator, and Colonel
VIM. McMichael of New York, as alternate
of the next reunion. Chicago was selected
as the place, and Chickamauga week in
September, 1888. as the time for holding
the next reunion.
CHILD-"Grandpa, how old are you?"